{"product_id":"the-creed-what-christians-believe-and-why-it-matters","title":"The Creed : What Christians Believe and Why It Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtful  fully accessible exploration of the creed  the list of beliefs central to the Christian faith  delves into its origins and illuminates the contemporary significance of why it still matters.  During services in Christian communities  the members of the congregation stand together to recite the creed  professing in unison the beliefs they share. For most Christians  the creed functions as a sort of  ABC of what it means to be a Christian and to be part of a worldwide movement. Few people  however  know the source of this litany of beliefs  a topic that is further confused by the fact that there are two different versions: the Apostle s Creed and the Nicene Creed.  In The Creed  Luke Timothy Johnson  a New Testament scholar and Catholic theologian  clarifies the history of the creed  discussing its evolution from the first decades of the Christian Church to the present day. By connecting the deep theological conflicts of the early Church with the conflicts and questions facing Christians today  Johnson shows that faith is a dynamic process  not based on a static set of rules. Written in a clear  graceful style and appropriate for Christians of all denominations  The Creed is destined to become a classic of modern writings on spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44955811971125,"sku":"ByrdShop_0232525218","price":28.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780232525212.jpg?v=1770314911","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-creed-what-christians-believe-and-why-it-matters","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}